Stefan Vatafu, MBA, Pmp
About Stefan Vatafu, MBA, Pmp
Stefan Vatafu, MBA, PMP, is a Project Controls Manager at Amentum, with over 20 years of experience in project management and cost analysis. He holds multiple degrees, including an MBA from Baldwin Wallace University and a Master's in eBusiness from The Bucharest University of Economic Studies.
Work at Amentum
Stefan Vatafu serves as a Project Controls Manager at Amentum, a position he has held since 2004. His tenure spans 20 years, during which he has contributed to various projects in the Cleveland/Akron, Ohio area. His role involves overseeing project controls, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget.
Education and Expertise
Stefan Vatafu holds an MBA in Executive Management from Baldwin Wallace University, where he studied from 2014 to 2016. He also earned a Master's Degree in eBusiness from The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, completing his studies from 2002 to 2004. Additionally, he has a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and Management of Production Systems (Mechanical Engineering) from University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, which he obtained from 1997 to 2002.
Background
Before joining Amentum, Stefan Vatafu worked as an Industrial Planning Analyst at Vulcan SA Bucuresti in Bucharest, Romania, from 2002 to 2004. His early career laid the foundation for his expertise in project controls and cost management, which he has developed over the years in various roles.
Achievements in Project Management
Stefan Vatafu has led significant projects throughout his career. He managed the CTRIC II Program in China with a budget of $15 million and served as Lead Cost Analyst for the South Oak Creek AQCS Project in Romania, overseeing a budget of over $2 million. He also managed the Second Line of Defense Program across multiple countries, including Romania, Poland, Moldova, and Mongolia, with a budget exceeding $50 million.
Notable Project Contributions
Stefan has contributed to various high-budget projects, including overseeing the ConocoPhillips project in Anchorage, Alaska, with a budget of over $20 million. He also played a role as a Cost Analyst in the Qatar Gas Common Sulfur Project, which had a budget exceeding $350 million. Additionally, he worked as a Project Controls Specialist on the Piceance Development Project in Colorado, managing a budget exceeding $70 million.